*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                              Oyster Stew

Recipe By     : Elizabeth Powell
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:10
Categories    : Seafood                          Soups & Stews

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  4      whole         shallots -- minced
  6      tablespoons   butter
 18      whole         oysters -- with liquor
  2      cups          milk
  2      cups          heavy cream
    1/2  cup           dry sherry

    Saute shallots in 4 tablespoons of butter for 5 minutes. Add oysters
with their liquor. Bring to a boil, add milk and cream, salt and pepper.
Simmer 2 minutes. Add sherry and again bring to a boil. Serve at once, with a
teaspoon of butter in each serving.

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Serving Ideas : Serve with Parmesan cheese toast.